Vibrant, Resilient, Still Here: Contemporary Native Americans in Illinois

Join Pamela Silas for a deep dive webinar into the contemporary realities facing Native Americans today. This program will invite participants to engage in a safe space and learn about how Native tribes have adapted, and as well as answer questions about issues that affect Native cultures today.

Issues covered:

• How the public learns about and sees Native Americans and some of the misconceptions
• Demographic data
• Topical issues that the community has prioritized
• Common values
• Opportunities to engage
• Resources to learn more
• Engaged storytelling, song (for younger audiences)

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Jez Layman at Jez.Layman@elmlib.org.

Pamala Silas is a member of Menominee Indian Tribe and an Oneida descendant. Learn more about Pamala Silas, this program, and how to book it.